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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- A woman claiming to work on the set of the hit CW show "The Vampire Diaries" has been charged with DUI and bribery after causing an accident in Gwinnett County.

Chase Porter, 26, of Atlanta was arrested Mar. 22. Shortly before crashing her car on Interstate 85 south of Beaver Ruin Road, she was spotted driving more than 100 miles per hour and swerving across several lanes.

According to a police report, Porter had bloodshot eyes and smelled strongly of alcohol. When asked to get out of her Mercedes-Benz C250, Porter stumbled and was unable to walk on her own.

On February 4, 2015, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners appointed Commissioner Joan P. Garner, District 4, to serve on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.

“I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta BeltLine,” stated Commissioner Joan P. Garner. “This is an exciting time to be part of an endeavor that will enhance and connect the communities located along the BeltLine in District 4.”

Members of the Atlanta BeltLine Board of Directors shall initially serve staggered terms of two (2) years and after the initial terms have expired, serve for a term of four (4) years (subject to the concurrent service requirements set forth herein).

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Nutrient rich soil makes it possible to have a beautiful lawn and blooming flowers. Developing and maintaining productive soils begin with soil testing. Soils tests provide information on the soil’s actual nutrient status. Test results are used to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth of lawn, garden, and other types of plants.

“Cooperative Extension is able to help residents with their gardening questions,” states Menia Chester, Director of Fulton County Cooperative Extension. “We are equipped to assist residents in having their soil tested by the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension office.”